9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk

April 22, 2013 12:33 PM

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A runner visits the 9/11 Memorial following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A runner visits the 9/11 Memorial following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A runner visits the 9/11 Memorial... Photo-4510227.60808 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners visit the 9/11 Memorial following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners visit the 9/11 Memorial following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A security officer checks a runner's bag ahead of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A security officer checks a runner's bag ahead of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A security officer checks a runner's... Photo-4510232.60808 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners begin the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners begin the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners approach the starting line of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners approach the starting line of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners approach the starting line of the... Photo-4510237.60808 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners sign a banner of support for victims of 9/11 and Boston Marathon bombing victims ahead of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners sign a banner of support for victims of 9/11 and Boston Marathon bombing victims ahead of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners sign a banner of support for... Photo-4510239.60808 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners take momentos of support for Boston ahead of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners take momentos of support for Boston ahead of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners take momentos of support for... Photo-4510243.60808 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A heavily armed policeman directs a runner following the first 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A heavily armed policeman directs a runner following the first 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (R) hugs a fireman at end of the first annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (R) hugs a fireman at end of the first annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A runner visits the 9/11 Memorial following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A runner visits the 9/11 Memorial following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A runner visits the 9/11 Memorial... Photo-4510250.60808 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners watch a police bagpipe band play following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners watch a police bagpipe band play following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners watch a police bagpipe band play following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners watch a police bagpipe band play following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Police stand guard under the shadow of the One World Trade tower as runners finish the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Police stand guard under the shadow of the One World Trade tower as runners finish the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners embrace following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners embrace following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners embrace following the 9/11... Photo-4510258.60808 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo greets runners at end of the first annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo greets runners at end of the first annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo greets... Photo-4510259.60808 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners start off on the first 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners start off on the first 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners start off on the first 9/11... Photo-4510260.60808 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A police K-9 unit stands at the end of the first annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A police K-9 unit stands at the end of the first annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: A police K-9 unit stands at the end of... Photo-4510261.60808 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners visit the 9/11 Memorial following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners visit the 9/11 Memorial following the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Daily Show host Jon Stewart addresses runners ahead of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Daily Show host Jon Stewart addresses runners ahead of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Policement stand guard at the beginning of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Policement stand guard at the beginning of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Policement stand guard at the beginning... Photo-4510266.60808 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners finish the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Runners finish the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Daily Show host and comedian Jon Stewart poses for photos with runners ahead of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Daily Show host and comedian Jon Stewart poses for photos with runners ahead of the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo greets a runner at end of the first annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the case in large scale events around the country since the Boston Marathon bombings. April 21 marks the anniversary that President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making 9/11 a day of service and volunteerism in memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo greets a runner at end of the first annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 21, 2013 in New York City. Security was tight for the race, as has been the ... more